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Sean Tolman

Faculty Member

Dr. Sean Tolman

Biography

Before coming to UVU, Dr. Tolman spent 8 years working in the field of forensic automobile accident investigation and automotive safety research. He also worked in medical device manufacturing.

Education

PhD, Brigham Young University, 2014

Major: Mechanical Engineering

MS, University of Utah, 2008

Major: Mechanical Engineering

BS, Brigham Young University, 2002

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Teaching

ENGR 2030

Engineering Dynamics, Spring 2025

ME 3140

Machine Design, Spring 2025

ME 4820

Mechanical Engineering Capstone II, Spring 2025

Scholarly/Creative Works

Tolman, Sean , Delimont, Isaac L, Howell, Larry L, Fullwood, David T, (2014) "Material selection for elastic energy absorption in origami-inspired compliant corrugations" (Issue: 9, vol. 23). Smart Materials and Structures.
Tolman, Sean , Magleby, Spencer P, Howell, Larry L, "Elastic Energy Absorption of Origami-based Corrugations" . International Journal of Solids and Structures.
Tolman, Sean , Beatty, Amanda M, Bowden, Anton E, Howell, Larry L, "Parameter characterization for elastic energy absorption of an embedded corrugated wave padding concept with sports applications" . Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology.

Awards

Outstanding Freshman Cadet

BYU Air Force ROTC - April, 1996